Who lived at the château de Maintenon?

Françoise d'Aubigné, later Madame de Maintenon, acquired the estate in 1674 before her marriage to Louis XIV; the property then passed to the Noailles family.

What can be seen in the park?

Visitors can see the gardens designed from Le Nôtre's plans, the canal formed by the Eure, and the remains of the aqueduct originally meant to supply water to Versailles.

Is the whole château open to visitors?

The square tower and its adjoining wing are closed to the public, while the rest of the apartments and rooms can be visited.

Château de Maintenon

Maintenon Castle

Maintenon

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €12.50
Child: €7
Reduced: €7

Free for children under 7

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Where: Maintenon

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Château de Maintenon stands in Maintenon (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 17th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 12.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on an island on the river Eure, Maintenon castle combines a 13th century keep with a Renaissance main building dating from around 1505, later extended with a new wing in the 17th century by Françoise d'Aubigné, who became Madame de Maintenon. Visitors can see furnished rooms from the 17th and 19th centuries, a portrait gallery tied to the Maintenon and Noailles families, and gardens laid out from designs by Le Nôtre. At the far end of the park stand the remaining arches of an unfinished aqueduct, once meant to carry water from the Eure to Versailles.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 12.50 euros.
The square tower and its adjoining wing are not open to visitors.
Dogs are allowed in the park.
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1944.
The visit combines the main building, a painting gallery, gardens and the aqueduct remains, so plan your time accordingly.

Practical information

Opening hours

February - March: 10h00-18h00
April - June: 10h00-19h00
July - August: 09h00-20h00
August - September: 10h00-19h00
October - November: 10h00-18h00
November - December: 10h00-17h00
Christmas holidays: 10h00-18h00

Prices

Adult: €12.50
Child: €7
Reduced: €7

Free for children under 7

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed in the grounds
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Maintenon · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Place Aristide Briand

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 2 37 23 00 09

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097146
Period of construction: 12th century, 17th century, 18th century

Coming up at this château

Mon, December 21
Visite du château de Maintenon
Eure-et-Loir

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Frequently asked

Château de Maintenon: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €12.50. Child: €7. Reduced: €7. Free for: children under 7.
Who lived at the château de Maintenon?: Françoise d'Aubigné, later Madame de Maintenon, acquired the estate in 1674 before her marriage to Louis XIV; the property then passed to the Noailles family.
What can be seen in the park?: Visitors can see the gardens designed from Le Nôtre's plans, the canal formed by the Eure, and the remains of the aqueduct originally meant to supply water to Versailles.
Is the whole château open to visitors?: The square tower and its adjoining wing are closed to the public, while the rest of the apartments and rooms can be visited.
Are dogs allowed?: Dogs are allowed in the park.